Ideals are like the stars: we never reach them, but like the mariners of the sea, we chart our course by them.
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Ideals are like stars you will not succeed in touching them with your hands, but like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and following them you reach your destiny.
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From the equality of rights springs identity of our highest interests; you cannot subvert your neighbor's rights without striking a dangerous blow at your own.
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Our country, right or wrong. When right, to be kept right; when wrong, to be put right.
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